Senior Software Development Engineer in TestT), Quality Engineering

Grade Level (for internal use):

S&P Global Energy

The Role: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

The Team:

The Quality Engineering team is responsible for ensuring high-quality, resilient, and scalable delivery of software products across S&P Global. The team partners closely with engineering, product, architecture, and operations to transform testing into an engineering-driven, automation-first discipline.
As a Lead SDET, you will contribute to building world-class automation frameworks, improving testing efficiency, and accelerating continuous delivery through strong technical expertise and QE leadership.

The Impact:

This role directly impacts the reliability, performance, and stability of mission-critical applications. By designing scalable test automation, integrating continuous testing, and using AI-enabled validation techniques, the Lead SDET will help drive faster delivery cycles, reduce production risk, and enhance customer experience. You will be instrumental in evolving traditional QA practices toward modern, intelligent, data-driven Quality Engineering.

What’s in it for you:

• Work with cutting-edge automation technologies and AI-driven testing tools.
• Build robust, scalable automation solutions that strengthen end-to-end product quality.
• Collaborate globally with Architecture, QE leadership, Product Owners, and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to engineering modernization, framework redesign, and continuous testing initiatives.
• Learn, grow, and mentor other QE engineers within a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, performance, and data validation.
• Build automated test suites integrated with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster release cycles.
• Leverage agentic AI, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-based tools to optimize test creation, maintenance, and execution.
• Implement API automation using modern tools with strong focus on coverage, reliability, and scalability.
• Conduct performance testing using AI-based tools to simulate realistic load patterns and assess application performance.
• Apply data-driven testing methods using large datasets and AI-enabled validation techniques.
• Implement AI-driven visual testing tools to ensure UI consistency across devices, resolutions, and browsers.
• Perform risk-based testing by leveraging AI models to prioritize high-risk areas.
• Use NLP techniques to analyze requirements and generate test cases from user stories and specifications.
• Create dashboards and reports using AI-driven analytics to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability.
• Work with product owners and QE managers to plan, estimate, and prioritize testing activities.
• Mentor junior SDETs, foster innovation, and enforce best automation and QE engineering practices.
• Explore and implement emerging AI-enabled QE techniques to continuously elevate quality and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in Software Development, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation.
• Strong programming skills in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with UI automation frameworks (WebdriverIO, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
• Solid expertise in API testing and automation using Axios or similar tools.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch with robust architecture.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, version control (Git), and test orchestration.
• Proven experience working with cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, data validation, and data-driven testing practices.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or equivalent.
• Strong grasp of QE concepts including shift-left, shift-right, continuous testing, and observability.

Preferred Skills:

• Practical experience with AI-based testing techniques, GitHub Copilot, and agentic AI systems.
• Understanding of acceptance testing and BDD frameworks such as Reqnroll/SpecFlow.
• Exposure to NLP, defect prediction models, and AI-driven coverage analysis.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), microservices testing, and distributed system behavior.
• Experience using Power BI or similar tools for data visualization and test analytics.

Key Soft Skills:
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to mentor junior engineers.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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